Young Hearts, Big Impact A Student Orchestra Brings Music, Hope, and Purpose to Cedarhurst Communities
Two Cedarhurst communities were treated to something truly special this fall when a group of talented young musicians brought their instruments—and their mission—to our residents. On October 19 at Cedarhurst of St. Charles and again on November 16 at Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, the 360 Orchestra with My Peers filled each community with rich, vibrant sound and an even more powerful sense of purpose. Led by Aiden Kim, a 10th-grade cellist at Clayton High School, the student-led ensemble has spent the past seven to eight months practicing together with a shared goal: using their music to help underserved children in the St. Louis community, especially refugee and orphaned children. The group performs under 360 View of My Peers, a youth organization dedicated to giving young people access to musical education and supporting children facing educational, linguistic, and social barriers. Their current partnership with the St. Louis Refugee Center—which supports about 75 recently resettled families, including nearly 300 children—has become the heart of their mission. Many of these children are learning English as a second language while adjusting to new schools and new lives. The funds raised through the orchestra’s performances go directly toward helping them access the support, resources, and learning tools they need to thrive.
Cedarhurst Senior Living proudly donated $1,000 to support this important cause.
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